Plural of calypter; small protective coverings that shield the halteres (balance organs) in certain types of flies and insects.
From Greek kalyptein (to cover) with the regular English plural suffix -s. Used in scientific and entomological contexts since the 19th century.
The discovery and classification of calypters reveals how scientists observe nature with extreme precision—examining creatures that weigh less than a grain of salt and can see in slow motion while moving faster than a Formula 1 race car!
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